The University of Farmers's award-winning training programs are among the company's best insurance policies. Jeff Dailey President and CEO Farmers Insurance Group Despite the recession and challenges in the financial sector, Farmers Insurance Group produced strong busin... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives , Workforce Development

Economy , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development

When a weak economy brought myriad challenges to the banking world, SunTrust Banks CEO Bill Rogers focused on driving employee engagement. More »

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IBM's CEO Sam Palmisano sets the context this way: "In a very short time, we've become aware of global climate change; of the geopolitical issues surrounding energy and water supplies; of the vulnerabilities of supply chains for food, medicine, and even talent; and of s... More »

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Change Management , Economy , Global Workforce Development , Innovation , Integrated Talent Management , Leadership Development , Trends , World Events

The war for talent may be taking a ceasefire during the recession, but it is possible that many employees will jump ship as soon as the economy turns and companies begin to hire again. A survey by the Swiss outsourcing firm Adecco found that more than half (54 percent) ... More »

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Business Impact , Economy , Engagement , Integrated Talent Management , Trends